Watching Working Parents – and Learning A Lot
March 30, 2020
By Sarah Robinson NP Strategy This ‘new normal’ is unlike anything any of us have ever experienced – forcing us to adjust and evolve our day-to-day routines. As our…
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Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donates $75,000 to area nonprofits to support families during COVID-19 pandemic
March 30, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – In an effort to assist the many individuals and families affected by the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina is donating a total…
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$2.5 million now available for fast-tracked heart and brain focused scientific research of COVID-19
March 26, 2020
As part of its global response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health and research, is committing…
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South Carolina ETV utilizes TVU Grid service to streamline emergency communications for S.C. broadcasters
March 25, 2020
New Service will help expedite the dissemination of vital information to South Carolinians South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that, in addition to its existing live stream, the network will…
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Calling all stay at home artists: South Carolina Wildlife Federation launches art contest
March 24, 2020
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a state-wide art contest to design the menu art for one of their upcoming events: “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills: A Dinner Celebrating…
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SC Works Trident to close all locations in response to coronavirus concerns
March 18, 2020
Alternate resources available in lieu of in-person support Regional employment program SC Works Trident offices will close immediately through at least March 31 in an effort to mitigate the effects and…
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Trident United Way launches Tri-County COVID-19 Response Fund
March 18, 2020
Trident United Way is creating a fund to help those affected by COVID-19 Trident United Way is continuing a long tradition of leading the effort when disaster strikes by announcing…
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Coastal Community Foundation launches the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund, now accepting grant applications and donations
March 18, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, the largest nonprofit community foundation in South Carolina, has launched the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund to receive charitable donations to support communities disproportionately…
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Able SC releases program for students with disabilities to continue learning online amid outbreak
March 17, 2020
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the consequent school closures, Able SC has released a new program that allows students with disabilities to connect with one another and…
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S.C. Arts Awards postponed because of COVID-19 concerns
March 16, 2020
Official statement from the South Carolina Arts Commission: COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Awards scheduled for May 6, 2020 are being postponed until further notice. With the ongoing uncertainty…
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As a health and safety precaution, organizers postpone 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
March 13, 2020
As concerns over the COVID-19 virus increase, organizers of the annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic are postponing the event until the fall. The celebrity golf tournament and after-party concert were scheduled for…
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Chris Staubes elected President and Chairman of the Board for the Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America
March 12, 2020
Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced that Chris Staubes has been elected Council President and Chair of the Executive Board. His two-year term of office began…
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J M Smith Foundation awards $25,000 to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina
March 12, 2020
The J M Smith Foundation recently awarded the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) a $25,000 grant to support the growth of its Own Your Life…
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The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to host Free Family Friday on Friday, March 13
March 11, 2020
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) will host the fifth of seven Free Family Fridays of the 2019-2020 school year on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to…
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Lowcountry Food Bank welcomes new employees
March 9, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce that several new staff…
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ICS elects new board officers
March 9, 2020
ICS announced that its board of directors recently elected new officers. ICS board members represent a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties, all of which strengthen ICS’s systems-level perspective. Dr.…
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Lowcountry Heart Walk makes history and raises $1.2 million
March 6, 2020
The American Heart Association’s Lowcountry Heart Walk is making monumental strides by raising more than $1.24 million. This campaign is the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here…
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9th Annual Shuck-A-Rama Oyster Roast set for March 14th to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
March 6, 2020
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 9th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Charleston Cruise Terminal…
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Latin Grammy award winning jazz flautist Nestor Torres and master percussionist Gino Castillo will join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra for Latin Night – Mi Alma Latina
March 4, 2020
March 14, 2020 Back by popular demand and as proclaimed by Jelly Roll Morton’s maxim “You’ve got to have that Spanish tinge,” Latin Night returns to Season 12! Latin Grammy…
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Avoid Being the Cobbler with Bad Shoes
March 3, 2020
By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy For many of us, our day-to-day activities are dictated by the services we provide to our customers – so much so, that we too…
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New grant to help reduce unplanned pregnancies in Berkeley County
February 27, 2020
Berkeley County First Steps has received a $2,500 grant from the New Morning Foundation to expand its doula contraceptive education services within the Choose Well initiative of the Foundation. The…
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Trident United Way celebrates Publix appreciation week
February 26, 2020
We’re spreading some love to thank Publix and its associates for their dedication to our community You may see Trident United Way throwing mini-parties in the aisles of Publix stores…
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Donations from the 21st annual Lowcountry Food Bank Chefs’ Feast will provide more than 2,700,000 Meals
February 26, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) 21st annual Chefs’ Feast gala and live auction, which took place on Sunday, February 9, raised $452,000 to support the fight against childhood hunger. More…
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SC nonprofits Facing Race Together
February 26, 2020
A 2019 gathering of South Carolina’s nonprofit leaders ranked racial equity as the most important issue for them to address in preparing for the future. In response, Together SC will…
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College of Charleston is top producer of Peace Corps volunteers
February 26, 2020The College of Charleston has ranked No. 14 among medium-size schools on the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020. Right now, CofC has 21 alumni…
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2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic welcomes pro athletes, musicians to Daniel Island
February 24, 2020
Recording artists Chris Tomlin, Echosmith and David Nail will join NEEDTOBREATHE for the 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament and concert on Daniel Island. The sold-out celebrity golf tournament, auction and…
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Seabrook Golf Tournament to support Alzheimer’s & dementia services
February 24, 2020
Respite Care Charleston’s 16th Annual MORE.GOOD.DAYS. Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Seabrook Island Club’s Crooked Oaks course. Proceeds from the event will help the…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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Lowcountry Food Bank President & CEO announces plan to retire
February 20, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank’s Board of Directors Chairperson, Shelley Yuhas, announced that President and CEO, Pat Walker, will retire this year. The Lowcountry Food Bank Board of Directors will begin…
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The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina raises $246,000 during annual blind dining event
February 20, 2020
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (SC) raised a record-breaking $246,000 during Noir, a blind dining experience. Guests gathered for the 6th annual event at Memminger…
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YWCA Greater Charleston expands Y Girls Code clubs for girls
February 19, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has again expanded its Y Girls Code clubs for local girls, doubling the number of its concurrently running technology clubs from five to ten in just six…
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American Heart Association to celebrate million-dollar Lowcountry Heart Walk
February 18, 2020
The American Heart Association will host the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here in Charleston! The Lowcountry Heart Walk takes place on Saturday, February 29th at Brittlebank…
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Lowcountry Land Trust expands popular springtime Sporting Clays Shoot
February 18, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust is bringing back its annual charity Sporting Clays Shoot and this year’s event is the biggest one yet. The three-day event kicks off with its first Women’s…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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Helping Hands Dental Clinic extends operations, adding services on Fridays
February 17, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown (Helping Hands) has been providing free dental care for Georgetown County residents since the inception of its dental clinic in 2013. Today, Helping Hands announces the…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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YWCA Greater Charleston welcomes administrative assistant
February 17, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Robin Hillyer-Miles to its staff as administrative assistant, a newly created position designed to assist in the efficient operations of the staff and maintain relationships…
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Non Profit Minute – Cara Leepson, Redux Contemporary Art Center
February 13, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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“Hire Me SC” campaign looks to improve Lowcountry Disability Employment
February 12, 2020
The South Carolina campaign empowers Lowcountry businesses to focus on the talents of individuals with disabilities South Carolina’s unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is one of the highest in…
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Red Dress Sundays celebrates second annual services; Mayor to participate in Greater St. Luke AME’s February 16 service
February 12, 2020
Last year, local nonprofit The Medi brought Red Dress Sunday to Charleston. Previously held across four states—Florida, Georgia, Delaware, and Maryland—in the years since February 2005, the event introduced awareness…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy has full lineup of 2020 park events
February 11, 2020
With music, movies and brunch events, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Charleston’s city parks this year. The Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting a series of events in parks…
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7th Annual Dream Girls Conference – March 7
February 10, 2020
Thousands expected to attend seventh annual girl-empowerment conference. Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event. Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the seventh annual Dream Girls Conference, its…
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TCCC promotes one staff member and hires another
February 7, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s (TCCC) staff is growing and changing. LaTisha Vaughn has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) and Marcus Trinidad has transitioned from working for TCCC…
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Coastal Community Foundation begins new chapter with first-ever advocacy initiative and updated brand
February 7, 2020Coastal Community Foundation, the largest nonprofit community foundation in South Carolina, is releasing its first-ever advocacy initiative, marking a major pivot in the Foundation’s 45-year history. Called the Policy Agenda, this…
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Palmetto Goodwill adds VP of Marketing and Communications
February 7, 2020
Megan Fink has joined Palmetto Goodwill as their Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She has more than 15 years of communications experience. She has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts ‘Swoon to the Rose’ Flower Art Exhibit
February 6, 2020
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is inviting the public to go beyond the vase and reimagine the role of flowers and floral art in public spaces, parks and homes. As part…
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South Carolina Federal selects My Sister’s House as 2020 Charity of Choice
February 2, 2020
My Sister’s House was selected as the 2020 charity of choice for the South Carolina Federal Foundation. The Foundation serves eight non-profits with one rotating, employee nominated non-profit being selected…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $70,000 grant to helping hands of Georgetown to aid those in need
January 27, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown has been awarded a $70,000 oral health grant from Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization. The funding allows…
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Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Hampton Park on March 1
January 24, 2020
The annual Teddy Bear Picnic has become a must-do activity for families across the Charleston area. It’s a way for parents and children to unplug, have fun and connect in…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $70,000 grants to Helping Hands of Georgetown to aid those in need
January 22, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown has been awarded a $70,000 oral health grant from Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization. The funding allows…
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